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Here are some fun things to do in Washington County this weekend…
| Trains for Everyone | |
| WHEN and WHAT TIME: | Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5 pm |
| WHERE: | Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum, 300 S Burhans Blvd Hagerstown. |
| WHAT YOU’LL SEE: | Displays include a Thomas the Tank Engine layout, HO scale model railroad, a McDonald’s train, a circus train and a trolley on a layout for kids to operate, historic railroad equipment, artifacts and photos |
| COST: | Admission is $4; 50 cents for ages 4 to 12 and free for ages 3 and younger |
| CONTACT | For more information call 301-739-4665 |
| Hagerstown Railroad Museum and Engine 202 | |
| WHEN and WHAT TIME: | Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm |
| WHERE: | City Park, 525 Highland Way, Hagerstown |
| WHAT YOU’LL SEE: | Hagerstown Railroad Museum features an outstanding collection of railroad memorabilia to please enthusiasts of all ages. Steam Locomotive Engine 202 is the crown jewel in this wide-ranging collection |
| COST: | No admission fee but donations accepted |
| CONTACT | For more information, call (301) 739-8577 X 180. |
| Family Fun Fest | |
| WHEN and WHAT TIME: | Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm |
| WHERE: | Grace Academy , 13321 Cearfoss Pike, Hagerstown |
| WHAT YOU’LL SEE: | Planned activities include carnival-style games, hayrides, splash tanks, petting zoo and pony rides, hot dog eating contest, alumni volleyball and baseball games. |
| COST: | No admission fee |
| CONTACT | for more information call 301-733-2033 |
| Boonsboro Green Fest | |
| WHEN and WHAT TIME: | Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm |
| WHERE: | Shafer Park in Boonsboro |
| WHAT YOU’LL SEE: | They will have eco-friendly vendors, a sports equipment swap, exhibiters and crafters on hand to share information about green products, offer demonstrations and provide dozens of recycling opportunities |
| COST: | This event is free and open to the public.
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| CONTACT | For more information call 301-416-2750 or email info@boonsborogreenfest.com |
| Signs of Hope Barnival | |
| WHEN and WHAT TIME: | Saturday starting at 3 pm |
| WHERE: | The Old Red Farmhouse, 13031 Spickler Rd, Clear Spring |
| WHAT YOU’LL SEE: | This is a fundraising event and will feature a petting zoo, kid’s games, an evening movie in the barn., concessions and basked goods. Artwork created by the deaf children at the orphanage run by Bianerges Dear Initiative will be sold along with crafts of local artisan. Rain or Shine |
| COST | Admission by donation |
| CONTACT | For more information call 301-223-7799 |
| Grand Opening with new exhibits | |
| WHEN and WHAT TIME: | Saturday noon to 3 pm |
| WHERE: | Washington Monument State Park, 6620 Zittlestown Rd, east of Boonsboro |
| WHAT YOU’LL SEE: | Three museum at South Mountain State Battlefield have been renovated and outfitted with start of the art exhibits. There will be speakers, living history demonstrations and Civil War music. |
| COST | $2 for instate cars and $4 for out of state |
| To Garrison the Fort | |
| WHEN and WHAT TIME: | Saturday 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday 10 am to 3 pm |
| WHERE: | Fort Frederick State Park, 11100 Fort Frederick Park, Big Pool |
| WHAT YOU’LL SEE: | Experience life at the fort during the French and Indian War as members of the recreate Joshua Beall’s Company garrison the fort. Musket and cannon firing presentations, hearth cooking demonstration, a uniform and clothing talk and children’s’ military drills |
| COST: | $3 per carload, $5 for out of state cars |
| CONTACT | For more information call 301-842-2155 |
| Living History Weekend at Antietam | |
| WHEN and WHAT TIME: | Saturday 11 am, 1 and 3 pm and Sunday 11 am and 1 pm |
| WHERE: | Antietam National Battlefield, 5831 Dunker Church Rd, Sharpsburg |
| WHAT YOU’LL SEE: | Volunteers will portrait Tyndal’s Brigade of Union Soldiers. They will have weapon and tactics demonstrations |
| COST: | $4 per person, ages 16 and older, $6 per family |
| CONTACT | Call 301-432-5124 |
| Free movie | |
| WHEN and WHAT TIME: | Saturday 7 pm |
| WHERE: | Bridge of Life, 14 S Potomac St, Downtown |
| WHAT YOU’LL SEE: | This week’s movie is “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”
A younger and more reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out on an “unexpected journey” to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of Dwarves to reclaim their stolen mountain home from a dragon named Smaug. Free popcorn and drinks too |
| COST | Free |
| CONTACT | Call 301-791-1674 or go to www.bridgeoflife.org |
| Garden activity and Artisan Bread Baking | |
| WHEN and WHAT TIME: | Saturday 1 to 4 pm |
| WHERE: | Washington County Rural Heritage Museum, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, South of Hagerstown |
| WHAT YOU’LL SEE: | Washington County Master Gardeners will give gardening advice in the four-square garden. They are planting a 72 foot sunflower garden and will share the history of sunflowers. Children will plant sunflower seeds in pots for Mom. The Bread Guild will be baking heirloom artisan bread at the outdoor wood fired oven beside the German four square garden. This month’s bread is rosemary and olive oil and raisin spice. $5 per loaf and it will be ready around 2 pm. |
| COST: | No admission but donations accepted |
| CONTACT | For more information call 240-420-1714 |
| Mother’s Day Concert | |
| WHEN and WHAT TIME: | Sunday 3 pm |
| WHERE: | Springfield Barn, Williamsport |
| WHAT YOU’LL SEE: | The Williamsport Community Band will present their annual Mother’s Day Concert |
| COST | Free |
| CONTACT | For more information call 301-223-6538 |
Please feel free to email missy@nashhomes4u.com if you have an idea that you would be willing to share.
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